The Pennsylvania Sunshine Act, 65 Pa.CS §§ 701-716, requires agencies to deliberate and take official action on agency business in an open and public meeting. If the secretary is absent from a meeting, who then would sign the minutes for that meeting?Is he still permitted to do so? Under Robert's Rules, anyone is absent (like the president or the secretary) does NOT sign any inmeeting document. The special meeting. Additions to the Agenda. Anyone who is a member may participate in approval of minutes, whether they were present at the time of the original meeting or not. Quote. It's not mandatory,but for a smoother Board Meeting presence of Comapny Secretary is recommended. There is no fee to file this form. 5. Fulfill the "advertising requirement.